Onion and Sausage Pizza

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I found this in my collection of family favorites. This is served on toasted French bread. You can also use mushrooms, pepperoni and chopped green or red bell peppers.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound sweet Italian sausage

  • 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 2 large onions, sliced

  • 1 clove garlic, pressed

  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • crushed red pepper to taste

  • ¼ cup sliced stuffed green olives

  • 1 (1 pound) loaf French bread, sliced horizontally

  • 6 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions

  1. Remove sausage from casings and saute sausage in 2 tablespoons olive oil until browned. Drain to remove excess oil. Remove from skillet and set aside. In skillet, heat 3 tablespoons olive oil, add onions, garlic and saute stirring until onions wilt down. Add tomato sauce, salt, pepper and red pepper to taste. Simmer about 5 minutes on low.

  2. Stir together the sausage and onion and chopped olives. Toast bread lightly under broiler. Top with sausage mix and sprinkle grated mozzarella over all. Broil about 3 minutes under broiler until cheese melts. Watch carefully with oven door open. Remove from broiler, slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

605 Calories
32g Fat
53g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 605
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g 41%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 1628mg 71%
Total Carbohydrate 53g 19%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 27g 54%
Vitamin C 6mg 6%
Calcium 286mg 22%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 490mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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